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Recent Examples of unwisdom Even at the outset of Covid-19, the unwisdom of lockdowns guided mainstream epidemiology. Phillip W. Magness and Peter C. Earle, WSJ, 19 Dec. 2021 Dog-dad Daryl proves the unwisdom of bringing his pet to work and ends up crawling through a crack in the rocks to chase his pup. Richard Rys, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2021 In recent years, experts have tried many ways to convince vaccine-refusers the unwisdom of their choice. David Brown, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwisdom
Noun
  • This is reminiscent of the famous remark that this is a fine line between genius and insanity.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Then again, believing that to be true might just be what insanity looks like from the inside.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Still, there was a method to Zimmer’s musical madness, which was entirely in alignment for McQueen’s unflinching vision for Blitz.
    Scott Huver, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Trying to pin down the human mental capacity of being creative or imaginative, and tie that to the human capacity of madness or hallucinating is a tough road to hoe.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • But the liver had been seared to perfection in lard and expertly seasoned, so the dish was a triumph of simplicity.
    Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, the burial will no longer involve the use of three coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak, marking a significant departure from tradition in favor of simplicity.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • An absurdity, really—his third time trying to cross the border and his third time nearly dying to achieve it.
    Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
  • As the comedian discussed the loopholes Trump’s administration could take to bypass the Senate confirmation and install his cabinet, Stewart pointed out the absurdity of his selections, predicting Hulk Hogan could be next.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • And now Duke expects its customers to pay of its foolishness?
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Then after Tyla won Best International Artist, Henson ran through the calendar to recap a year in foolishness.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 June 2024

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“Unwisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwisdom. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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